Sofia Andres opens up about anxiety disorder

1 Jun – Sofia Andres recently decided to open up about her mental health by revealing that she is suffering from anxiety.

As reported on ABS-CBN, the "Bagani" actress, who has never spoken about her condition before, stated that she decided to come clean about her anxiety disorder after being inspired by everyone for sharing their condition on social media.

"To be honest, I have been dealing with anxiety and it's so bad. You guys must appreciate people around you no matter what. You might not need them now but eventually you will," she posted on Twitter.

Andres added in another post that she has been struggling and don't know how to prevent it, but that she has also started going to a therapist and counselling.

"Anxiety is anxiety. We don't know when is it going to attack you. Yes, I am always worried [about] everything. Literally everything," wrote the actress.

In another long post published on Instagram, Andres encourages other people with similar issues, saying that everything will be fine.

"I'm doing this right now because maybe at least it can help my mind to recover from worrying from thinking. Maybe you're crying or sobbing so hard right now and you can barely breathe. You know what? Breathe! You're going to be okay. Breathe, and you know you can survive. It's painful but you can sit with

it and eventually they will pass. Maybe not immediately, but sometime soon. You are not your anxiety."

She added, "Listen, there will be good days, and there will be bad days that will almost make you feel you want to give up. But hold just hold on, please always try to hold on. You are not crazy, you are fine, I believe you can make it."